In this episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, host Benny Fisher sits down with Alec Broadfoot, CEO of Vision Spark, to uncover the real challenges entrepreneurs face when it comes to hiring, building strong leadership, and scaling a business with purpose. Alec shares his own failures, breakthroughs, and the exact tools he used to turn hiring mistakes into long-term success.

From struggling with poor hiring decisions to developing a proprietary assessment tool with a 95%+ retention rate, Alec opens up about the leadership principles that changed his business—and life. Whether you’re leading a startup or managing a growing team, this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and inspiration.

Key Moments:

00:00:00 The Big Fish Cares Intro

00:04:48 The Rise and Fall of an eBay Franchise 

00:09:45 Realizing Personal and Professional Conflicts

00:14:27 Turning Around a Failing eBay Store 

00:19:04 Developing Leadership and Confidence 

00:23:33 Transition from Integrator to Visionary Leader 

00:28:04 The Importance of Patience in Entrepreneurship

00:32:11 The Importance of Early Confrontation 

00:36:32 Navigating Employee Dynamics: Stars, Puppies, and Rats 

00:40:54 Balancing Management Skills with Parenting

00:45:20 The Importance of Assessment Tools in Hiring

00:49:51 Understanding Hiring Dynamics and Cultural Fit

00:53:47 The Power of Assessments in Team Building and Hiring

00:58:18 Strategies for Building Effective Leadership Teams 

01:03:00 Vision Spark's Future Impact on Entrepreneurs

01:07:12 Understanding the Difference Between Recruiters and Search Firms

🔗 Connect with Alec Broadfoot:

👉 Website: https://visionsparksearch.com/

👉 Book a Discovery Call with Vision Spark: https://visionsparksearch.com/contact-us/